Author Archive: Amey Myers

Northstar Travel Media Acquired Travel Research Company PhoCusWright

10 June 2011 Northstar travel media acquired phocuswright Northstar Travel Media, publisher of travel industry magazines and trade events organizer, has recently acquired travel technology research and travel conference player PhoCusWright. Northstar has earlier announced the acquisition on ... read more

Travel Apps: Distracted Driving Laws by Sugar Coded Apps

9 June 2011 Travel apps distracted driving laws For the gadget loving traveler in you that’s a big fan of the all-American road trip, the Distracted Driving Laws iPhone app, the latest developed by Sugar Coded Apps, might ... read more

Jetsetter Launches Online Personal Travel Planner Service

6 June 2011 Jetsetter personal travel planner Jetsetter.com, a membership travel website, has taken personal shopping online and adapted it to travel. The online agency has just launched a new Personal Travel Planning service which offer personal ... read more

IATA Thinks Walk-through “Sniffing” System Will Speed Airport Checks

6 June 2011 Walk through screening scanning airport security system One of the biggest problems of today’s air travel is the amount of time spent by travelers in airport security checks. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) the ... read more

Britons Urged to Get Insured When Traveling Abroad to Visit Relatives

2 June 2011 British travel family insurance British travelers planning to travel abroad this year to visit family and friends overseas holiday have been urged to take out full travel insurance before their departure. The advice came ... read more

Courtyard by Marriott Launches Weekend Deals for this Summer

2 June 2011 Courtyard marriott summer weekend deals US and Canada travelers planning a weekend getaway this summer will benefit from the newly launched special offer of Courtyard by Marriott. Starting today and until September 5th, a weekend ... read more

Groupon Partners with Expedia to Offer Travel Deals

2 June 2011 Groupon partners with expedia to offer travel deals Groupon, an online business offering coupons and deals, has partnered with online travel agency Expedia and introduced travel deals through their new service – Groupon Getaways. The new travel deal ... read more